CHRISTMAS RACES

Taranaki Daily News, 28 December 1923, Page 3

CHRISTMAS RACES

TARANAKI MEETING. I THE CONCLUDING DAY. “TOTE” SHOWS INCREASE. | j I FLEEAING WINS BIG RACE. The Taranaki Jockey Club's Christ- 1 mas meeting was concluded' yesterday 1 in perfect weather. The attendance, [ though not good as on Boxing Day. : was very large, being considerably in ! excess of last year. The racing was ; interesting, and the totalisator invest- i merits showed an increase Altogether, the meeting was mo*t successful, and augurs well for the Jubilee meeting in ■ February. The fields throughout We;c• good. ! every race carrying two dividends. ■ There were close finishes, and favourites had a fair measure of success, passing the post first on four occasions. The public was again in a speculative mood. The totalizator investment* for the day totalled £26.006 Ifts, as compared w : th £‘21.97S 10b for the same day last year an increase of £402'8. making a total of 10s for the two days, as compared’ with £45.552 10s last year, an increase of £10.413. The principal event, the New- Plymouth handicap, drew a field of ten. and was won by the Hawera owned Fleeting, two other Hawera horses filling the places. The open sprint was won easily by Irapuka Everything passed off without a hitch. In the hurdles Savoury lost bis rider (W. Ayres). wbo escaped unhurt. me committee, of which Mr. L. A. Nolan is chairman, and the secretary tfr- E. P. Webster) are to he cor.gratilted on the success of the gathering. FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, of 135 sovs.; second 25 sovs., third 10 sovs. from the suites. Seven ftirlongs. I—C. H. Wasner’s brg. ASLEEP. 4yrs, by Sarto—Lady Napper. 712 (L. A. Pine) 1 7—T. H Hill’s br.g. TAITAIATA, 3yrs, 7.3 carried «12 (T. Tito) 2 3—D. King’s br.g. WAIOTAMA, 6yrs, 9.0 (W. West) v .. 3 Also started—s Roche 8.7 (H. Hunt), 4 Some Fire 8.6 (N Shore), 2 Fire Brigade 7.12 car. 7.9 (J. Dombroski), 6 All Wind 7.12 car. 7.9 (H K. Alexander). 10 Gold Peak 7.11 (N. F. Johnson), 9 Tuki (L. Manson), 8 Arsene Lppir. 7.9 (J. F. Maakrey). Winnlr trained by N. K. McDonnell. •The ten carded faced'the barrier. Asleep was made a hot order. Fire Brigade and Waiottma being the only others to command solid support. Asleep helped out quickest, but t>'trr a furlong was displaced by Waiotama, which led the way to the turn from Asleep an alulau. Asleep was quickest to turn for home. and, stalling off a hot challenge by Taitalata, which cant’ fast over the last bit, won by half a length. Waiotama was a away third and Fire Brigade fourth. Time 1.20.

ELECTRIC JUVENILE HjScK HANDICAP, of 140 sovs.. second 25 sovs., third 10 sovs. from the stakes Fire furlongs. 1— G F Moore's br.f. LADY BENTINCK. 2yrs, by Absurd—Bonny Portland, 8.5 car. 8.0 (R. Flowers) 1 2 John Asher's ch.m. MURIA, 3yrs, 9.3 (L. Manson) 2 4 E. P. Christensen’s ch.f. MOUNTAIN BELL, 3yrs, 7 7 oar. 7.4 (H. K. Alexander) 3 Also started—7 Coinah 7.5 car. 7.0 (T. Tito), 5 Eurella 7.3 car. 7.8% (J. Simpson), 6 Lucernai 7.9 (K. F. Johnson), 3 Troilus 7.0 (L. A. Pine) W’lnner trained by O. Cox. Master Lucerne was ’ withdrawn, leaving a field of seven. Lady Bentinck was backed as if the race was over, carrying more than Starts and Troltus, the next ia demand. Muria was quickest out, but once settled down Lady Bentinck took command from Muria and Troilus and there was little alteration, Lady Bentinck* winning easily by over two lengths from Muria, which was 2% lengths in front of Me un tain Bell, with Lucernal fourth and Troilus fifth, the last named being beaten out rf a place in the last fifty yards. Tlmr, 1.2 1-5. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs , second 30 sovs., third 15 sovs. from the suke. Six furlongs. 5 J. George’s br.g. HORI, aged, by Elysian —Rawlnia. 7.7 (L. A Pine) 1 2 Geo. Goffln’S ch.g. KNIGHTON, aged, 7.9 (J. S. Maskery) 2 I—A. W. Budge s br.g. YOMA, 4yrs, 8.5 car. 8.2 (H. K. Alexander) 3 Also started —3 Jolly Gay 8.6 (N. Shore), 4 Leaylvia 7.7 car. 7.4 (J. Dombroaki), 6 Piton 7.4 car. 7.6% (L. Manson), 7 Kilsoo 7.2 (N. F. Johnson), 9 Interest 7 0 car. 7.8% (J. Simpson), 8 Princess Reli 7.0 car. 7.3% (L. Matheson), 10 Ahi 7.0 car. 6.9 (T. Tito). Winner trained by owner. There were six withdrawals, leaving a field of ten. Yorns- was made a hot order, carrying over twice as much as Knighton, the next fancied. Jolly Gay, Lusylvia, Hori and Piton were the others fancied After a little delay a< the tapes the field was despatched In line. After a few strides Yoma showed out from Kilcoo, Jolly Gay and Hori and led the Way to the turn from Jolly Gay and Hori. Half way down the straight Hori took the lead, and Knighton, coming very fast, joined issue, but jvst failed to catch Hori, who won by a neck, with Yoma half a length away third and Piton fourth. Time, 1.15. TARATA HACK HURDLES HANDICAP, of 160 sovs., second 30 sovs., third from the stakes. One and a half miles and 100 yards. I—R. Johnson’s b.g. CAPTAIN SARTO, syrs. by Sarto—Tangamoina, 11.2 (N. F. Johnson) ’ 7—W. Pine’s br g. KAFORTE, aged, 9.0 (H. K. Johns) 2 3 Tom Coleman's br.g. TARQUIN, aged 9.6 (H. Gordon) 3 Also started—2 Daddy’s Girl 11.8 (E. Preston), 6 Savoury 9.3 (W. Ayres), 4 Gaiety Girl 9.0 (W Easton), 5 Kiko Kiko 9.0 cat. 9.1% (€. McSeveny), 8 Galicia 9.0 (car. 9.2 (P Holman). Winner trained by owner. Rache was withdrawn, leaving a field of eight. Captain Sarto finished up a slightly better favourite than Daddy’s Girl, Tarquin being best supported of the others. Galicia was quickest out from Daddy’s Girl and Savoury, but at the first hurdle Daddy’s Giri went to the front and led put the stand from Gaiety Girl anti Savoury, ;vwh Captain Sort J bandy. Along the back Savoury ran into second berth, but lost his rider at the next obstacle. The field here began to close up, and at the turn - Captain Sarto was in front from Daddy’s Girl, Kiko Kiko and Tarquin, with JCaforte next. Going on. Captain Sarto •von comfortably by three lengths from Kaferte, who was five lengths in front of Tar- ■ uln, with Daddy’s Girl fourth. Time, 2.54. r W PLYMOUTH HANDICAP (Open), of 225 sovs., second 40 sovs.. third 20 sovs. from the stakes One mile and 110 yards. C. Gomer’s b.m. FLEETING, 4yrs. Coniform—H’i".vste‘!, 7.4 (J. Dombr-ski) .. 1 7. Rama’s bg. TAKE TAKE, syrs, 6.7 (A. McGonagle) 2 H. Spratt’s blk.g. ROMAN, syr£ 6-7 (T. Tito) 3 Iso started—4 Income 9.5 car. 9.0 (J. Simp- :). 1 B-nny Jim 7.12 car. 7.9 (C. Edus), 2. Complex 7.4 dr. 1.2 (R. Flower). 5 Sound 7 0 car. 7.6% (L. Manson). 6 < -her 6.11 (L A. Pino), 7 Malingerer 6 10 7 H- K - Alexander), Crossfire 6.7 - 6.13% (N. F. Johnsen). ’Vinae' trained by E. J. Murtagh K.ireo was the only defection, leaving a 'd f ten. • In a good ben ng race Runny 1 was made a better favourite than Com- . . Fleeting. Income, Bute Sound and -••.• .•he- .ilso back’d From a fine despatch C: -.?"•• was first v the line, and led out of :he straight from Rona, Bute Sound,

Fleeting, Malingerer and Sunny Jim. At the six fu’-'.cngs Reman went to the front from I Cross Fire, with Fleeting-and Sunny Jim next. Half a mile from home Fleering had run into second berth, and turning for home in the van went on to win by a length from Take Take, which finished fast and beat Roman for second place by a length and a half. Sunny Jim was fourth. Time, 1.54. URUTI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 160 sovs.; second 30 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and 110 yards. 3—H. Rama's ch.g. ACTIVE, aged, by Baniform—Effort, 8.12 (M. Conway) .. 1 - -R. Lewis’ b.g. PITON, 4yrs, 8.4 (L. Manson) 2 B—lf. Hartigan’s b.g. SKYLIGHT, 9.0 (W. E. Pine) ; 3 Also started—l Red Helen, 9.3 (L. George) and Huligan. 8.2. carried 7.13 (J. Dombroski) bracketed: 9 Trombone, 8.9 (H. Hunt); 7 San Franette. 8.0 (N. Shore) ; 5 Opa, 8.4, carried S.l (H. K. Alexander) ; 6 Campbird, 82. carried 7.13 (C. Edwards); 11 Mountain Gold, S.o, carried 7.9 (J. Simpson) ; 12 White Ri-nger, 8.0, carried 7.9 (It. Flowers) ; 10 Gold Pah, S.o, carried 8.1% (C. TrickleVank) ; 4 Some Fire, 8.0 (L. A. Pine). Winner trained by owner. Captain Sarto was the only withdrawal, leaving a field of eleven. The bracketed pair, lied Helen and Haligan, were the public choice, carrying over 200 tickets more than Plton, and then followed Active and Some. Fire. Piton was the first to break the line from Gold Pali, Active, Skylight and Haligan, and led out of the straight from Active, Skylight, Gold Pah, Haligan and Trombone. Along the back Piton was still in command from Skylight and Active, and turned for home just in frfont of them, with Opa and Campbird together next. A great run heme saw Active collar the leader over the last bit and win by half a length, with Skylight a similar distance further back and Gold close up fourth. Time, lipin. 51 sec. INGLEWOOD HANDICAP (Open), of 175 sovs.; second 35 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from the stakes. Six furlongs. 1— <i. Trcnilctt's br.g. IRAPUKA, aged, by Our King—lranui, 8.6 (L. Manson) .. 1 2 W. J. Rcsev.arne’s b.g. ECUADOR, aged, 8.0, carried 8.1% (M. Conway) 2 6—G. Mcßain’s b.g. BIG PUSH, aged, 6.9, carried 6.7 (T. Tito) .3 Also started—l Pcuma. 5.5, carried 8.2 (H. K. Alexander) ; 3 Lady Lois, 6.13 (L. A. Pine) ; i 5 Lord Astolat, 6.7 (J. Dombroski). ■ Winner trained by T. Close. i The scratching pen reduced the twelve cardI ed by half, and jn a big betting race Poum: | was made favourite, carrying over four figures, | with Ecuador next in demahd. Lady Lois, Ira- • puka and Lord Astolat also having a following. Ecuador was first to show out, and icu a iong the back from Lord Astolat and Pouma. At the turn Pouma was on terms with the leader. Once turned for home Irapuka came with a burst and won by four lengths from Ecaudor, which was three lengths in front of Big Push, with Lord Astolat fourth. Time, Imln. 14 4-ssec.

WARE’A HACK STAKES, of 135 sovs.; second 25 sovs. and third 10 sovs. from die stakes. Five fur’.ongs. 1— John Asher’s ch.m. MURIA, 3yrs, by Absurd—Marsuma. 9.0 (L. Manson) .... 1 3—A. D. Laing’s ch.m. CARN BEE, syrs, 9.0 (R. Flowers) 2 2 N. Vandersplcks br.g. PRAISEWORTHY, 4yrs, 8.0 (A. Downing) 3 Also started—4 Loved One, 8.0 (L. George) ; 7 Te Kawa, 8.0 (C. Edwards) ; 11 Lady Hamua, 8.0, carried 8.5 (A. Cole) ; 8 Herekawa, 8.0 (L. A. Pine) I 9 Glengariye, 8.0, carried 8.2% (N. Shore); 10 Ellie, B.o,’carried 5.1% (M. Lindsay) : 6 Master Lucerne, 8.0 (11. K Alexander) ; 5 Starlove, 8.0 (J. D. Maskery)Winner trained by H. McKearney. There were only three defections, leaving ■» field of eleven. In the biggest betting race of the day Muria was made a hot order. wi;n Praiseworthy and Carrtbee also solidly sup ported. Muria was first out from Loved One. and the pair led the way to the turn, wheie Cambee came fast, but was unable to overhaul the favourite, which won by half a length. Praiseworthy was third some distance back and Te Kawa fourth. Time, linin. 3 2-ssec. WINNING OWNERS. Kareao’s win in the Christmas Handicap and Lady Bentinck’s double win place Messrs. F. S. Blffett and G. F. Moore equal at the head of the winning owners' list with £2lO. Then f.Jlow G. Gomer £205. J. Asher £175, W. Pine £l7O, H. Rama £155, R. Johnson £l4 >, A IV. Budge £l4O, G. Tremlett £125, D. King £125, J. J. Preston £125, J. George £ll5. C. H. Washer £lOO, C. Preston £lOO. Dr. C. Blundell £lOO. E -L Murtagh £6O. A D Laing £55, T. Coleman £5O. W. JItOsewarne, H. Spratt £35, R. Lewis. G. Goffin. W. Paterson £3O, T. H. Hili, F. Fulcher £25. W. Holmes. P. Tito, M. Hartigan, G. Mcßain each £l5, W. G. Anstis, H. L. Vine, E. P. Cl ristensen, W. Vanderspeck each £lO. WINNING JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS. Amrmg the jockeys L. A. Pine and J. Dom-hi-oskl each rode three winners. R. Flower and L. Manson two each, E. Preston, H. K. Alexander. W. West, J. Maskery, N. F. Johnson and M. Conway one each. O. Cox was the only trainer to be represented by two winners. Lady Bentinck’s double. Other winning trainers were C. Jackson. »• 1 Preston. J. F Butler, S. Bluett. D. King, G. A. Reid. W. Pine. N. K. McDonell, .1. George, R. Johnson. E. J. Murtagh, H. Rama, T Close, H. McKearney. WINNING SIRES. Among the sires Absurd was represented by three winners (Lady Bentinck’s double and Muria), Sarto (Asleep and Captain Sarto), and Boniform (Fleeting and Active) by two each. Others to be represented by a winner were Lucullus (Lusylvia), General Latour (Daddv’s Girl), Campfire (Yoma), Manlapotn il-.ureao), Waikaranga (Waiotama), Marble Arch (Archeen), Bisogne (Avola), Elyaia.l (Hori), and Our King (Irapuka). WESTLAND MEETING. THE CONCLUDING DAY. By Telegraph—Press Association. Hokitika, Last Night. Fine weather again prevailed for the second day of the Westland Racing Club’s meeting. The course was in good order, and the attendance was large. The totalisator handled £10,669, as compared against £7250 on the, second day last year. The total for the meeting is £21.828, as against £18,705 last year. , Results : I THOMONS HANDICAP.—Clareina 1, Marauder 2. Bestir 3. Also started: Demonstrate,' i Clarion, North Inch. Ascetla, Yes. Won easily .by two lengths. Time, Imin. 20sec. 1 CELEBRATION HANDICAP.—Kikint 1, Ca»- , telfan 2, All Ready 3. Also started: Pros- ■ perity. Radiac, Balefire. Won by a length, 1 half a length between second and third. Time, J imin. 35sec. I PACIFIC HURDLES.—'Frisco Mall 1, Lord ; Ashlea 2, Bonecto 3. Also started: Falstaff , Won by ' two lengths, four lengths between j second and third. Time, 3min. 33sec. j JUBILEE HANDICAP.—BeIoved 1, Wharfe- ' dale 2, Lady Clarenceau 3. Also ■ started: Warlike. Better Luck. Won Jby one and a ihalf lengths, half a length between second 'land third. Time, 2min. 17 3-ssec. j SUMMER HANDlCAP.—Samarang 4, Brown Wiilie 2, Wean’ Willie 3. Also started: Bon I Spec, Probate, Tin Up. Martig Tempe, ListenI Ing Point, Markby. Won easily by two lengths, • half a length between second and third. Time, linin. 13sec. | WELTER-WEIGHT HANDICAP.- Kilfane 1, First Aid 2. Redsome 3. Also started: War Unit. Le Forte. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 27 3-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP.— Antagony 1. Agnola ” ’Frisco 3. Also started: Matareka, Marble Bar Tantalus. Rapid Fire. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Time, l Imin. 21sec. ' FINAL HANDICAP.— Rapid Rose 1,, Kilbrin 2 Probate 3. Also started: Falstaff, Jazz, Demonstrate. Red Courier. Won on the post by half a length, half a length between second and third. Falstaff broke his leg. Time, Imin. 29sec.

’ MANAWATU MEETING.

SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. BONETTER WINS BIG HANDICAP. STAKES GO TO TAMATETE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Palmerston N., Last Night. For the second day. of the Manawatu meeting there was fine weather and a good attendance. The totalisator handled £34,805, against £37,439 on the second day last year, a decrease of £2634. Results:— KELVIN HANDICAP. One mile and 110 yards.—Sensible (L. G. Morris) 1, Stream 2, Red Cherry 3. All started. Won by half a length, the same distance between second and third. Time, imin. 49 2-ssec. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Santiago (J. Kaan) 1, Bonibrook 2, Sir Roseberry 3. Scratched: Sling Camp. Won by half a length, one length between second and third. Time, 2-mln. 12sec. HIGHDEN HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Rene Mavis (C. Butler) 1, Millimetre 2. Waetea 3. Scratched: Last Crust. Won by a length, a lei gth between second and third. Time, Innn. 16seC. PRESIDENTS HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Bonetter (C. Reed) 1, Scotch Mixture 2, Crown Star 3. Scratched: Deucalion, Alaric. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 2mln. 7 3-ssec. 18th PALMERSTON NORTH STAKES. Six furlongs.—Tamatete (McCarten) 1, Rational 2, Gaillard 3. Also started: La Reve. Won by two -lengths, the same distance between seconu and third. Time, Imin. 14 2-ssec. TERRACE WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Zero Hour (C. Butler) 1, Clandhu 2, Bayana 3. All started. Won by a length, a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 29sec. HTMATANGI WELTER. One mile and ]lO yaids.—Bumptious (C. Reed) 1, Askari ‘l, Happy Days 3. Scratched: Cold Steel. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time. Imin. 48 2-ssec. AWAPUNI HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Good Sport (C. McGovern) 1, Chimera 2, Santonlo 3. All started. Won by two lengths, a length between second and third. Time, Imin. 14

RACING DESCRIBED. SOME EXCELLENT FINISHES. KEEN TUSSLE IN BIG RACE. (Notes by "Moturoa.”) Palmerston N., Last Night. The attendance for tho second day of the Manawatu summer meeting was fair, the weather perfect and the track fairly hard. Winners were not easy to p'.ek. Bonetteer scored a meritorious win in the big race. The eleven carded for the Kelvin Handicap went to the post. Dodo, with M. McCarten up, waa favourite, just ahead of Basso. Red Cherry, and Pirouette. Tht\ latter behaved badly at the post and was sent to the outside. Sensible broke through the tapes several limes, and the field eventually went off in scattered order. Dodo. Sensible, Red Cherry and Elmorz were the first to find their feet, but Elmorz led out of the straight from Dodo, Red Cherry and Sensible. Elmorz was well clear of Dodo, Sensible, Red Cherry, Highway and Basso going along the back. Three furlongs from home Basso met with Interference and dropped back. Elmorz came back to her field approaching the home turn, where Stream, Elothenes. Highway and Sensible drew up. Dodo fading away. Stream was In front at the distance, but was quickly joined by Sensible, and Red Cherry also put In a strong challenge. A fins race to the post saw Snowy Morris push Sensible home a winner by a bare halt length from Stream. Red Cherry was a similar distance away third, and Highway was fourth.

Sling Camp was withdrawn from the HighWeight Handicap, which was'regarded as very open. Empyrean, Bonibrook, Vagabond. Sir Roseberry and Santiago were fancied in that order. Santiago showed out from a good start, but Otauni Kid led Sir Roseberry and a bunched crowd passing the stand, with Vagabond and Empyrean in the rear. Otauru Kid was clear of Kawana as they ran to ths back of the course. Empyrean ran into third place four furlongs from home, where Vagabond was knocked back. Otauru Kid and Empyrean came into the straight together, with Santiago, Bonibrook and Sir Roseberry handy. Santiago and Bonibrook singled themselves out at tiie distance, and a fine finish resulted in Santiago's favour by half a length. Sir -Roseberry was a length further back, with Tag&bond almost in line. Last Crust declined his engagement in the Higliden Handicap. Geranial, ridden by Roy Reed, was a very hot order, but failed badly. Rene Mavis dashed off in front, followed by Geranial and a <trung-out lot. Rene Mavis 1 was still clear entering the straight, with •Millimetre, Ihapotoa and Waetea posing up. Millimetre challenged Rene Mavis at the distance and appeared to have her measure, but. aided by her light import, she lasted long enough to win by a head. Millimetre was a head in front of Waetea and Ihapotoa, who were almost in line.

Deucalion and Alaric were scratched for the Fiesident's Handicap, ten being saddled up. Mi Krtnball’s bracketed pair were heavily supported. and Marqueteur, Cold Steel, Crown Star, I’rintenipM. Little River, Admiral Codrlngton and Scotch Mixture were backed In that order. Ail moved off in line and raced for nearly a furlong without change. Little River then forged ahead and led Admiral Codrington and Kahikatea up the straight. The order w!Ls the same passing the stand, Marqueteur and Bonetter being well back. Little River increased his advantage racing to the back of the course, but four furiongs from home Admiral Codrington joined him, and for a few st! ides showed in front. Kahikatea was still third, followed by Crown Star and a bunched field. Little River drew out from Admiral Codringtun as they approached the borne turn, and Scotch Mixture was on the rails Crown Star and Print emps, both In the middle on the extreme outside, came fast. Marqueteur put in a good run on the rails, but failed to sustain it. Scotch Mixture and Bonetter were in line at the distance, but the latter drew away in fine style over concluding stages and won comfortably. Crown Star was a close third, Printemps was fourth and Marqueteur fifth. The Palmerston Stakes only attracted four runners, Tamatete, Rational. Gaillard and La Reve. Tamatete was, of course, a scalding hot favourite. Tamatete drew the rails, with Gaillard, La Reve and Rational on the outside. La Reve played up, and Rational showed disinclination to face the barrier. After some delay the tapes were lifted with Gaillard and Tamatete out first, followed by La Reve, with Rational, who was partly turned round, last. Gaillard was a neck in front of Tamatete at the end of a furlong, but the favourite raced hard, held on to the rails and easily left Gaillard. When given his head Rational came fast over the last furlong, getting to within three-quarters of a length of Tamatete, but the latter easily drew out and won by over a length. Gaillard, who tired badly in the straight, was a fair third, followed by La Reve, wno was outclassed. Tamatete came in for a rousing reception on returning to scale after winning his third Palmerston Stakes in succession. A dozen started in the Terrace Handicap, Cairo being the public choice, with Sunshot and Clandhu next. Clandhu led along the back from Cairo and New Moon. Cairo joined Clandhu three furlongs from home and the pair came into the straight together, followed *y Zero Hour. The latter assumed command at the distance, and ridden out. beat Clandhu by a length. Bayana was .a fair third, with Terry Singer and Cairo next. Cold Steel dropped out of the Himatangi Welter, leaving six runners. Alaric was an odds on favourite, Counter Attack and Happy Days also being well backed. Alaric, Bumptious And Happy Days were the first away and led out of the straight. Happy Days took command at the six furlongs post, with Alaric and Counter Attack lying handy. Happy days was just in front of Alaric, Askari and Bumptious at the home turn, and at the distance looked like winning. Alaric compounded when pushed, and Bumptious and j Askari flashed past, Bumptious winning by a neck from Askari, with Happy Days and Pant- ‘ ler next. . ! All the ten started in the Awapum Handicap. Martian Miss and Haigina carried the bulk of the Investments. Chimera, Good Sport .and Martian Miss were the quickest away. Good * Sport ran to the front at three furlongs, with

Chimera and Martian Miss next, and Haigina well back. Good Sport ran out at the bend, Haigina getting through, on the rails, <but the Hawera horse could net make use of his advantage. Chimera challenged hotly in the run home, but Good Sport, ridden right out, won by a length and a half. Santonin was a length further away, followed by Waipatu. STRATFORD MEETING. FIRST DAYIS ACCEPTANCES. GOOD FIELDS FOR NEXT WEEK. The acceptances for the Stratford meeting on January 1 and 2 closed last night. Good fields remain in all the events, and interesting racing is promised. Since the weights wpre declared several horses have been re-handi-capped. The acceptances are : TARIKI WELTER. Seven furlongs.

AUCKLAND RACES. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. ; Auckland, Dec. 27. Following are the acceptances for the second day of the Auckland meeting:— PONSONBY HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters.

TROTTING. AUCKLAND MEETING. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS, Auckland, Last Night. The summer meeting of the Auckland Trotting Club opened to-day in fine weather. The course was in good order and there was a large attendance, including the Governor-Gen-eral. The totalisator handled £68,517 10s, against £73,149 10s for the corresponding day last. year. Results: — INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP—Rose Bingen (A. J. Corrigan) 1, Bill Hoult 2, Tero 3. Also started: Badgy Waller, Whero. Mikl, Fiat, Salesman, Araby (late Peter Riddle), Strathmoor, Battery Bell, Peterwah, Audex, Bon Bon, Anseline, Appeal, Lord Roberts, Peter Dean. Won by a length and a quarter, three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. 38 2-saec. DECEMBER HANDICAP.—-Lord Nepean (J. W. Kenny) 1, Golden Hope 2, Logan Rothschild 3. Also started: Bell Tower. Gold Cast. James Conway, Leewood, Pearl Fisher. Agnes Bell, Darknite, Bawldy Locanda, Directive, Grey Peter, Golden Park, Ivy Audubon, Flip.. Rock Allen, Gold Sound, Master Councillor, Red Star, Mulwaree, Florrie Bingen. Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Time, 3min. 28 3-ssec. AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP—Blue Mountain King (G. McKendrlck) 1, Steel Bell 2, Linden 3, Escourt 4. Also ptarted: Comedy ' Chief, First Carbine, Acron, Great Hope. Steel

Bell led (from Blue Mountain King till approaching the straight fcr the last time. The latter then took charge and won comfortably by two lengths and a half, the third horse being half a length and the fourth horse a length and a half away. Acron and Great Hope fell. Time, 4min. 30 2-ssec.

PARNELL HANDICAP.—McKinney Lass (P. Riddle) 1, Amberite 2, Lona Patch 3. Also started: Marion Style, Succory, Golden Gate, Ekoeranei, Dillon Shine, Nipper, Wimmera King, Grattan Abbey, I’eter Jackson, Haricot, Normica Heir, Promenade. Amberite leu early, but Nipper displaced him. McKinney, Lass did well in the concluding stages and won by a length and a half, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 4min. 51 2-ssec. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY. —Taurekareka (J. Bryce) 1, Nelson Fame 2, Priscilla Dean 3. Also started: Hohona, Whetua. Nelson Fame led till the last fifty yards, when Taurekareka came with a great run and won by three-quarters of a length, the third horse seven lengths away. Time, 3min. 29sec. GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP.—Dick Dillon (Cunningham) 1, Her Ladyship 2, Blarr Audubon 3. Also started: Enid, Breadalbane, Coldwater, Lord Minto, Sal Pointer, Pitaroa, Dean Dillon, All Bell. The winner led throughout and won by a length, the third horse a length and a half away. Time, 2min. 16 2-ssec. ROWE HANDICAP.—Mutu (W. Orange) 1, Marion Style 2, The Squire 3, Sunny Jim 4. Also started: Peter Swift, Bundaberg, Nikora, Normica Heir, Speculator, Sentsca, Delvllje Wood, Pyramus, Aerial Bingen, Mangoutu. Mutu led throughout, closely followed by Marion Style and The Squire. Sunny Jim finished well to get fourth. Won by one length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 4min. 44sec. ST. HELIER’S HANDICAP.—Hypo (W. Kelsey) 1, Respect 2, Bellova 3. Also started: La Fayette, Princess Poole, Van Cap, Pakoti, Master ‘Councillor, Conscript. March On, Great Britain, Derby Dillon, Prospect, Mintson, Jimmy Richmond, Duke Whips, Logan Queer., Anselm, Rcthcliffe, Harold Junior, Delavan Bill. Hypo won handily by a' length and a half, the third horse the same distance away. Time, 2min. 17 2-ssec.

CANTERBURY PARK ACCEPTANCES. Christchurch, Dec. 27. Acceptances for the first day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting are: — INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Parole, Bell Kelman, Diameter, Queen Ida, Fairton, Nelson Bell, Marvin Drift scr, Mushroom, Okuti, Rose Peters, Echo 24 yds bhd, Pa tn rd. Earl Dprfjy 30, Solace 48, Lady Irving 72, Mat Patch 84. TEMPLETON HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Annie's Dream scr, Gold Bud. Osier Beauty, Olwyn Bill, Rich Riot, Rainbow, Leading I,ady 12yds 'bhd, Plywood, Royal Chance, Audacious, Diamond Cliild 24yds bhd, Lord Bingen 48, Asturio 120. CANTERBGURY CUP HANDICAP. Two miles.—Gleaming, Loganwood scr, Trix Pointer, Whispering Willie, Don Wild, Paul Dufault 12 sds bhd, Albert Cling 36, Vilo, Onyx 60. 'rtraire 72. LYTTELTON HANDICAP. One mile and a 1 alf.—Wild Sunset scr. Miss Babs, Rebel, Nibbidard, Leading Lady 12yds bhd. Rex Coronado, Friendship, Jim Logan, Lady Embrace 24, Prince Burlington, Wandering Willie 36, Waitaki Girl / 72. STEWARDS' HANDICAP. Two miles.—Peter the First, scr, The Toff, Joyful 12yds bhd, Our Lady, Merry Peter, Wild Hebe, Pieter Timmerman 24. Miss Patty 36, Theseus 48, Tiny Moon 60. Sir Anthony 72. Gay Wilkes, Young P.'ake 96, Pete Peter 108. ISLINGTON HANDICAP. One mile and a o.uarter. —Vice Admiral, Fancy B6y 12yds bhd, Bonny Logan, Sir Henry, Gleaming, Emperor, Partner 24. / RAILWAY HANDICAP. One mile.—Energetic scr, Irish Eyes, Brutus, Pleasant. Mount 12yds bhd. Dalnahine. Glen Mavis, Landlord 24, Progress, Beta's Greeting, Ben Dillon 36, Ben Ohau 48, Xavier 60. AU REVOIR HANDICAP. One mile,—Ener. gfctlc, Teneriffe, Tlranna scr, Lady Mauritius, Prinzora, Copa de Oro Junior 12yds •bhl, Irvar, Tauhinu, Olive Huon, Royal Oak, Glen Mavis Coil 24, Earl Derby, Asturio, Idris, Pinevale, Our‘Girl 36. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Adelaide, Dec. 27. The Christmas Handicap resulted : Alsocia 1. Sweet Magne 2. Quilleniqt 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, Imin. 19%sec. A State record. RACING IN INDIA. Calcutta, Dec. 26. The Viceroy’s Cup resulted: Orange Willla.n i. Vale of York 2, Sweet Adare 3. Timo, 2rnin. 59 2-ssec. A record.

Muria 9 '12 Curnbee 8 11 ■Skylight 9 9 Roche 8 9 Waiotania 9 2 Arrene Lupin 8 9 Knighton 9 7 Otapavva 8 7 Miss Mickey 9 4 Geld Pah b 1 Sun Fianette 9 0 Mountain Gold 8 i Opa 8 1.4 Pchutukawa 3 7 Lusylvia 8 13 All Wind 8 7 Ixuligan 6 11 STRATFORD CUP. One mile' and a quarter. Marqueteur fi 2 Sunny Jim 7 6 Income 9 0 Glencairn 7 Kareao 8 11 Fleeting 6 12 Cold Steel 7 11 Avola 6 10 OHURA HURDLES. On mile and a half. |Trombone 10 9 Ka forte 9 0 White Ranger .1 If) Alice Montrose 9 ') Savoury 9 9 Galicia :» ') I.ord Astolat 9 3 Tarquin 9 0 JUVENILE HANDICAP. Five furlongs. Muria 9 5 Solferlnge Archeen 8 7 Town Bank .Mountain Bell 7 12 Bt.nogue Rehutal 7 10 Wengariff Master Lucerne 7 9 Lucornal « a DOUGLAS HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Rational 9 13 Snatcher 6 12 Irapuka 8 10 Big Push Ecuador 8 i 3 Muria 6 -7 7 1 Lord Astolat (» , Fleeting 7 3 Hori 6 7 Avola 7 1 Crossfire 6 7 MIDHIRST HACK HANDICAP. On mile. Thunderclap s •> Piton 7 0 Red Helen 8 7> Fire Brigade 6 12 Skylight 8 1 Campbird 6 12 Knighten Gold Peak G 12 Opa 7 4 RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. ia 8 9 Loved Ore I 4 Jolly Gay 8 8 ('urnbee 7 3 Euchre 8 3 KE coo 4 •» j onia 8 0 Piton Archeen 7 11 Mountain Bell ~ n San Frmette , o Star Love 6 13 Lusylvia 7 5 Pohutukawa 13 MAID! A PLATE. Five furlongs. Pouri Hoiho 9 0 Ratapiko 9 ft Firescare 9 0 Glengarive 9 0 Dainty Pearl 9 0 Midnight Camp S i Arseno Lupin 9 0 Ta'taiata 8 7 Erin’s King 9 0 Lisogne 8 7 Te Ka-wa 9 0 Blue Peter Starlove 9 0 1 he Lamb 8 7 Praiseworthy 9 0 Troll us 7 6

King Abbey 11 6 Mia Bella 9 12 Explorer 11 (I Maud Wilson ! i *? \\ hanoko 1(1 9 Pine Arch 4 I entagram 10 4 Royal Fame 0 Prince Rufus 10 4 Hunker Boy 0 BOWEN Six HANDICAP, furlongs. Rafa 8 10 Allegiance 0 Sentinella X 6 Arch Ami I) Charlady 8 5 Bright Eyes 0 King ( heops X 1 Bav Dighton I) Gold Town 8 i Drawbridge 0 Blgle Note 7 1 _ Disappointment 0 Potoanui h'eatherkaf 0 ( onnemara 7 4 Kilroe 0 I'PHj|q Lady Biddy 0 Thunderclap Major Abbey 0 Heisler 1 z Marble Boy (1 Neinaline , 1 -Midget 1) \ accinatlon 7 0 Quaestor 0 Penitentiary 7 0 Royal Fancy 0 CRITERION HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Klllochra 9 7 Lady Rewa 5 Kouex 8 13 Abbey Bell 5 Dav Guard S 13 Shining Tanadees S 10 Armour 11 Son o’ 5|lne 8 Herculean W AI TE M ATA HANDICAP. One mile nd n quarter. ( olden Glass S 12 Teter An ans 6 Tinopono X 12 P.arometer t> Elsie Ar oh a .8 10 Arch Opal Glenidle 8 8 Te Tutu 4 Famdon 8 5 Dorlndg 0 Dancing Doll 8 2 k'lec Irone 0 Te Kuri 8 2 Erulf ll Muster Rohar Formalin 7 10 (•pal old 0 ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Ro v.al Blood 8 9 Hlpo 2 Parody 8 3 Lady Ridicule 10 FinelH 8 2 \ iyella > 7 Alton 8 0 Master Gxzeworthy 7 11 O (Ran like «i 7 Broadwool < < Sheffield PLVNKET WELTER HANDICAP. One mile. Roval Box 10 0 Tactful 10 Barrier 9 9 Bitholia 10 ( col Brerland Q Stimulants 9 ft Shebang Musketoon .< Tactician — A ml form X 5 Archie If Viyeliu 8 1 Hr 11 Mark 7 Geld Rain 7 10 Bonny Canny SUMMER CUP. One in Up and a quarter. Surveyor 9 8 Tinokaha Fllliewinkie 8 13 T.nohoro 0 Loyal Irish 8 12 Tarleton 12 Enthusiasm 8 0 Zouave J 10 (.old Light 8 (I Rua pa pa i 9 Boomprday 7 11 Illumination I 7 Stork 7 9 S< corax 1 7 Quest i 9 Lucius > 7 Raceful 7 8 Wild Hind KING’S $LATE. One mile. 7 . Surveyor 9 2 Miss Egypt "it Winning- Hit 9 2 Queen .March 11 Many Kittle 9 0 R lizzie Dazzle 11